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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicIndian languages

Topic: Indian languages

UChicago’s South Asian language programme now risks major cutbacks. Scholars raise alarm

Dean of the university’s Arts and Humanities Division had asked for recommendations on ‘structural cuts’. This comes in the backdrop of reports of “substantial restructuring” under the Trump administration.

SubscriberWrites: What is the language of science?—reflection from multilingual India

In multilingual India, the future of science must be polyphonic—bridging English precision with regional inclusion to democratise discovery and empower every curious mind.

SubscriberWrites: Handle with care—need for linguistic sensitivity

The Kamal Haasan row again proves that language is a serious issue requiring sensitivity.

Amid TN-Centre row, a reality check: Most states, even non-BJP, offer Hindi or Sanskrit as 3rd language

The 3-language formula envisaged under NEP 2020 recommends students learn 3 languages, at least 2 of which must be native to India. Formula applies to govt as well as pvt schools.

ThePrint Quiz, 2 March, 2025: Test your knowledge of Indian languages & their role in govt work

Southern states have accused the Centre of 'Hindi imposition'. In this edition of ThePrint Quiz, let’s test your knowledge of Indian languages and their role in official govt work.

‘If Sanskrit is made by gods, is Marathi made by thieves?’ asked a 14th-century saint-poet

In 'India: A Linguistic Civilization', GN Devy traces the evolution of Indian languages against the larger historical canvas of human progress.

How many times has Premchand been translated? New search engine answers all such questions

Launched at ‘Bhashavaad: National Translation Conference’, the database search engine has over 14,000 entries of books, with information on 6,500 authors and 7,000 translators.

Is English dominating Indian translations? ‘It’s like alien invasion’

‘Why don't we translate directly from Telugu into Odia?’ This was one of the questions raised at the ‘Bhashavaad’ National Translation Conference hosted by Ashoka University at Delhi's IIC.

A ‘tight slap’ only exists in Indian English. Everywhere else, they hit ‘hard’

In his book 'Mind it!: A Tongue-in-Cheek Look at How Indian English Can Amuse and Even Confuse', Sandeep Nulkar chronicles the uniqueness of Indian English words and phrases and the amusing reasons they came to be.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.